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04-12-2005, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bridgewater, MA
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Homemade rod holders
This weekend I'm planning on making some rod holders for my Jeep. It will be used mostly for long distance trips on paved roads (when I'm on the beach, I just throw them in the back). My new 1 piece rods won't fit inside and ... err ...  my "passengers" would prefer not to hang them out a window.
I'm still undecided on whether to put it on the front or rear bumper. Both alternatives could have problems. The roof is not an option.
If mounted on the rear bumper I'll have to work around the spare tire which I don't see as a problem as long as I can keep the rod butts from hanging behind the rear tires where they could get damaged from road debris.
If mounted on the front bumper, rods and reels could both be damaged from road debris.
So, am I over thinking this? Is there anything else I haven't thought of yet? And has anyone experienced damaged rods / reels from traveling long distances with equipment on the front (or is it just a myth)?
Right now I'm leaning towards the rear bumper. Thanks. |
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04-12-2005, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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I'd be inclined to go with the rear bumper, for the reasons you cite. Don't forget to put some sort of bag over the reels to prevent them from getting gunked up with "road grime."
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04-12-2005, 01:08 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
Posts: 849
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It sounds like it's either a wrangler or a cj. I have a wrangler and face the same delema. You don't want to do either option you mention for long distance or high speed travel. I would do the front bumper option for around the beach or relatively slow secondary roads. I am still trying to come up with a solution to this myself and look forward to any input or photo's as well. I have a one piece ten footer, when the top is up the rod starts in the passenger side footwell and the tip sticks out of the rear window along the drivers side zipper. when the top is down and the tuneau is on it still starts in the passenger footwell and extends out back. Let us know what you come up with.
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04-12-2005, 01:11 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Take a piece of 2" Aluminum tubing (plumbing store)
Cut it to the desired length
Bolt it to the bumper (I had to drill 4 small holes) I think I used 1/4" bolts
Add reel grabbers (available from the surfcaster..
Never had a problem with gunk, but the longest I'll ride with em like that is ~20min, longer trips thet ride on the roof or inside....
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Bryan
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04-12-2005, 01:49 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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I would not recommend riding the highway, rt6, or any road over 30 mph with the rods on a front bumber rack. I only use mine on the beach.
What kind of Jeep do you have??
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04-12-2005, 02:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Posts: 438
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'02 Wrangler.
Yes, it would be used to transport 9 - 10 foot rods from B-Water to SC, cape, canal, south shore, Maine...
I'm not too concerned with branches, other than getting out my driveway. But I have to admit, it didn't even cross my mind. I'll have to watch out for them.
I was hoping to solve the bouncing problem with a few bungees.
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04-12-2005, 05:03 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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If you haven't already done so, go to Search option in the blue stripe at top of page and type in rod rack or rod storage. You will find a number of threads that might help with options, especially the magnetic rod holder thread. That one mounts on hood. Good luck.
Rosco
PS I have an Allstar 1265 2pc by Saltheart that is the nuts, which solves the problem for me as that is my go to rod for the surf. |
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04-12-2005, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kingston, Ma
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Are you plannin on carrying ten ft rods from say B-water to Like the Cape or somethin standin straight up? That sounds a little risky since locally there are branches that are less than 10 feet above the road. May end up snappin em off. Down the Cape and even in RI, once I get there the rods come off the roof racks and go on the front rack and stay there. I do a lot of moving from spot to spot (P-town to Orleans/ Pt. Judith to Watch Hill, back and forth) and never have had a problem yet (knock on wood). I'm not too worried about low branches as I feel that there are enough other people drivin around in those areas with rods that I hope they have already found all the low branches before me. If they're on the front, you can keep an eye on em and not be worried about gettin to the next spot to find either by some act of god bounced out or that someone grabbed it off the back at a light.
To me it makes more sense to put it on the front in view, especially if you have a hatch back that you may want to get into.
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